Q673
The primary cause of a radiation inversion is:
A.
Infrared radiation emitted by the earth's surface
AnswerB.
Infrared radiation absorbed by the earth's surface
C.
Solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface
D.
Solar radiation reflected by the earth's surface
E.
Infrared radiation absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A relatively cool layer of air, usually adjacent to a ground surface cooled by net loss of radiation, in which the air temperature increases with height.